Post-Covid tourism surges in Madrid
The central square in Madrid's iconic Plaza Mayor is buzzing with tourists and locals alike — despite the fresh memory of Covid-related restrictions and one of Europe's harshest lockdowns.
From the party island of Ibiza to the beaches of Mallorca all the way to the streets of Madrid, Spain has always been a favourite European destination for travellers of all ages. And while heavy restrictions on nightclubs were still in place earlier this month (including a mandatory closing time of 3 a.m. for all late-night establishments), many visitors still came to Spain's capital city to dance at least most of the night away.
Stephan Neumann and Kristina Prodanovic, both 35, are on a road trip through Europe — from Cologne, Germany, all the way to Lisbon, Portugal. On their way back to Germany, they stopped in Madrid to release their inner night owls.
"For us in Madrid, we wanted to go out and experience the nightlife here," Prodanovic told DW.
